Roland Fantom-8 EX
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Roland
Fantom-8 EX
Product Info
Article Number:
589730
Brand:
Roland
Model:
Fantom-8 EX
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$4,255.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Fantom-8 EX is a powerhouse workstation – a true flagship. It’s an excellent choice for serious composers, producers, and performers who want a broad palette of sounds and a professional-grade keyboard action. Expect to spend some time mastering it, but the payoff is a remarkably versatile and expressive instrument.
Product Description
- Roland Fantom-8 EX
- Synthesiser Workstation
- 88-Key PHA-50 hammer-action keyboard (wood/plastic composite structure)
- velocity-sensitive and with aftertouch
- ZEN-Core Sound Engine with 256 voices and pre-installed JD-800 Model Expansion
- V-Piano and SuperNATURAL Sound Engine with new expansions such as German Concert V-Piano and SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3
- ACB Sound Engine with pre-installed JUPITER-8 and SH-101 Model Expansion
- n/zyme Sound Engine more than 3500 preset sounds and more than 90 drum kits
- Multisampling with up to 352 samples per tone
- Memory for 128 scenes (x4 banks)
- 16 Parts
- up to 4 sound layers each
- Effects: EQ and multi-effect per part
- 2 insert effects
- 6 drum part compressors
- master compressor
- master EQ
- 90 Different effect types
- Stereo 32-band vocoder
- Eight-voice pad sampler (16 pads x 4 banks)
- Freely assignable stereo analogue filter (3 x low-pass
- band-pass
- high-pass) with drive stage
- Sequencer: 16 MIDI tracks with real-time and step recording as well as TR drum programming
- Rhythm pattern
- arpeggiator and chord memory function
- 7" Colour touchscreen
- Eight encoders and eight faders with LED status indicators allow real-time control over sounds
- mixers and effects
- Real-time access to the most important synthesis parameters via illuminated rotary knobs and status buttons
- ZEN-Core tone import and export
- Roland Cloud Manager support
- AIRA Link support
- Integration of analogue synthesisers and modular systems via 2 CV/gate outputs (3.5 mm jack)
- USB audio interface
- 24 bit / 48 kHz (6 inputs
- 32 outputs)
- Integration of Apple Logic and Mainstage via Smart Controls
- Connection of Roland Aira and Boutique devices via USB (power supply and MIDI data)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1432 x 439 x 153 mm
- Weight: 27.7 kg
- Includes power cable and operating instructions
- Suitable case: Art. #511320# (not included)
- *Connections: *
- Main out: XLR and 6.3 mm jack
- 4 x Sub out: 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- 4 Inputs for pedals and footswitches: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In / Out 1 / Out 2 (Thru)
- 2 x Mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo socket
- 48 V phantom power)
- 3 x External device: USB-A
- USB B port for computer connection
- USB-A port for storage devices
PROS
- • PHA-50 keyboard offers excellent, realistic piano feel.
- • ZEN-Core engine provides incredible sonic flexibility and depth.
- • ACB accurately recreates classic Roland analog sounds.
- • Massive polyphony allows for complex, layered arrangements.
CONS
- • Size and weight make it challenging for gigging musicians.
- • Learning curve is steep due to the extensive feature set.
- • ZEN-Core’s workflow can feel less intuitive than simpler engines.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Type
PHA-50 hammer-action (wood/plastic composite)
Synthesis Type
ZEN-Core, ACB, n-zyme, SuperNATURAL, V-Piano, Multisampling
Polyphony
256 voices
Effects
90 effect types, stereo 32-band vocoder, EQ, compressors
Connections
Multiple outputs, USB, MIDI, audio inputs
Weight
55 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PHA-50 is a significant upgrade; it has a more consistent feel and more realistic escapement compared to previous models, providing a more authentic piano playing experience.
The JD-800 expansion is a key selling point, offering those iconic textures and tones authentically. While there are similar sounds elsewhere, the ACB recreation is remarkably accurate and well-integrated.
While it supports multisampling, the Fantom-8 EX’s sample editing capabilities are more basic than a dedicated sampler; it’s best suited for using pre-loaded samples rather than extensive manipulation.
